What: - Essentially, self determination is the idea that people can and make their own decisions(specifically: their government) without the influence of another country. Normally, it goes hand-in-hand with nationalism.
- Note that self-determination does not always have to be political. According to the Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation, In modern times disabled peoples sometimes use this policy to "plan their lives from the support of people they choose".
Who: - US President, Woodrow Wilson officially announced the use of self-determination on January 8, 1918 in his Fourteen Points and again on February 11, 1918 in a speech: "National aspirations must be respected; people may now be dominated and governed only by their own consent. 'Self determination' is not a mere phrase; it is an imperative principle of action. . . . " , though the principle had already been in use throughout the war.
- Russia (the Bolsheviks) also used self-determination during the war and withdrew from the Allies of WW1.
- Later, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and Australia adopted the policy of self-determination and achieved independence from Britain.
This is a political cartoon from 1919 depicting Captain Wilson and his ship SS Self Determination
(This is a political cartoon from 1919 depicting Captain Wilson and his ship the SS Self Determination.)
(This banner was taken through the streets of Davao City, Mindanao July 2008; it shows a modern example of self-determination)
When: - The policy became popular after Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin's speech in 1914 and Wilson's in 1918.
Where: - During the times of WW1, self-determination was centered around the US and Russia, it later spread to all of Europe and most of its colonies by the 1920s and 1930s.
Importance: - "(... ) as the international guardian of liberty and self determination. This inspired sympathy for nationalist leaders in European countries and the immigrant groups that followed them. But it produced a demand that emigrants to America reject every aspect of their cultural heritage and became 100% American." According to Strangers in the Land of Strangers, this self determination was pride to your nation and when people moved to America, they had to have pride and completely "convert" to the US.
- It gave nations hope and belief in themselves, much like nationalism. In the cases of Australia, Ireland etc it helped them reach towards "decolonization". As well as for the US, uniting under this idea during WW1.
Self- determination. The right to decide upon things, particularly society, government, and culture.
Self determination was also a double edged sword. When Hitler decided that Germany should spread its reach and control more, he was technically using his right of self determination, and the people who followed him were likewise. So, self deterrmination can be good, and permit people to make their own decisions, but it also allows for such things as hitler's reign.
"All peoples have the rights of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development."
What:
- Essentially, self determination is the idea that people can and make their own decisions(specifically: their government) without the influence of another country. Normally, it goes hand-in-hand with nationalism.
- Note that self-determination does not always have to be political. According to the Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation, In modern times disabled peoples sometimes use this policy to "plan their lives from the support of people they choose".
Who:
- US President, Woodrow Wilson officially announced the use of self-determination on January 8, 1918 in his Fourteen Points and again on February 11, 1918 in a speech: "National aspirations must be respected; people may now be dominated and governed only by their own consent. 'Self determination' is not a mere phrase; it is an imperative principle of action. . . . " , though the principle had already been in use throughout the war.
- Russia (the Bolsheviks) also used self-determination during the war and withdrew from the Allies of WW1.
- Later, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and Australia adopted the policy of self-determination and achieved independence from Britain.
(This banner was taken through the streets of Davao City, Mindanao July 2008; it shows a modern example of self-determination)
When:
- The policy became popular after Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin's speech in 1914 and Wilson's in 1918.
Where:
- During the times of WW1, self-determination was centered around the US and Russia, it later spread to all of Europe and most of its colonies by the 1920s and 1930s.
Importance:
- "(... ) as the international guardian of liberty and self determination. This inspired sympathy for nationalist leaders in European countries and the immigrant groups that followed them. But it produced a demand that emigrants to America reject every aspect of their cultural heritage and became 100% American." According to Strangers in the Land of Strangers, this self determination was pride to your nation and when people moved to America, they had to have pride and completely "convert" to the US.
- It gave nations hope and belief in themselves, much like nationalism. In the cases of Australia, Ireland etc it helped them reach towards "decolonization". As well as for the US, uniting under this idea during WW1.
Citations
Houston, Lori. "National Self-Determination in the Post World War I Era - Associated Content." Associated Content - associatedcontent.com. 6 Aug. 2008. 17 Mar. 2009 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/914809/national_selfdetermination_in_the_post.html
"Glossary." Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation. 1984. Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation. 17 Mar. 2009 <http://www.otac.org/cs/glossary/?template=cs>.
"World War." Strangers in the Land of Strangers. 2002. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania. 17 Mar. 2009 <http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/strangers/ww1.html>.
Picture Citations
Manela, Erez. Self-Determination for India. Digital image. The American Historical View. Dec. 2006. The American Historical Association. 22 Mar. 2009 <http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/ahr/111.5/manela.html>.
Bacongco, Keith. Right to Self Determination. Digital image. Flickr. 31 July 2008. 22 Mar. 2009 <http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitoy/2721384052/>.
Self- determination. The right to decide upon things, particularly society, government, and culture.
Self determination was also a double edged sword. When Hitler decided that Germany should spread its reach and control more, he was technically using his right of self determination, and the people who followed him were likewise. So, self deterrmination can be good, and permit people to make their own decisions, but it also allows for such things as hitler's reign.
"All peoples have the rights of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development."